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SUMMARY:Dharma Night
DESCRIPTION:Dharma Night: The Buddha's teachings for everyone\n\nLetters of
  Gold: Diving deep into the Dhammapada\nwith Balajit and Friends\n\n&nbsp\
 ;\n\nThursday 2 July with Jayagupta\nDIFFICULT TO GRASP\n''The mind is ext
 remely subtle and difficult to grasp\, alighting on whatever it please.\nL
 et those of understanding look closely at the mind. A guarded mind brings 
 happiness.''\n\nThe Dhammapada contains some very clear and simple teachin
 gs about the\nBuddhist view of mind and the importance of a mediation as w
 ay of working with it.\nMind is seen as fundamental to our practice in whi
 ch all experience is preceded\, led\nand produced by mind.\n\nThis applies
  to what we do in daily life as well as on the\ncushion. In this session J
 ayagupta will expand on these teachings\, leading a\nmeditation that speci
 fically relates to these verses from the Dhammapada.\n\n\nJayagupta is a r
 etired Professor\, and published author\,  from Sheffield. He had been me
 ditating for over 40\nyears and was ordained\, with Balajit\, in 2005\n&nb
 sp\;\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nFull series info:\nThe Dhammapada is one of the most be
 loved collections of the Buddha’s teachings. Brief\, vivid verses that h
 ave guided practitioners for over two millennia. Each verse is like a smal
 l jewel\, simple in form\, but potent and precious.\nOver five weeks\, dif
 ferent speakers will be exploring a verse or two\, unpacking its meaning\,
  its relevance for modern life\, and the ways it can inspire real transfor
 mation.\nWhether you’re new to Buddhism or returning to these “letters
  of gold” with fresh eyes\, this series offers a chance to go deeper\, t
 ogether.\n&nbsp\;\n\nThis series runs from 11 June until 9 July\n\n_______
 _______\n\nEvery 7 weeks there will be a new theme\, along with pujas and 
 guest speakers. Each session is stand alone\, so you don't have to come to
  every one in the series.\nDharma Night is the main evening of the week wh
 ere people with various levels of practice come together. It's suitable to
  anyone who is familiar with the mindfulness of breathing and metta bhavan
 a meditations.\n\nNo need to book. No charge – please make a donation.\
 n\nDharma night runs from 7:15 - 9:15pm every Thursday evening. Doors open
  at 7pm for a chance to chat and have tea before hand.
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